Joseph Mbaeru, BACP

Joseph Mbaeru BACP brings six years of practice to his counselling work. He began studying human behaviour early and trained in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy. Joseph helps people increase self-awareness and manage stress, anxiety, depression and relationship worries. He speaks English, Igbo and Yoruba and works with clients based in the United Kingdom and internationally.

Joseph draws on an integrative approach that mixes practical techniques with listening and presence. He uses cognitive-behavioural tools alongside acceptance-based and attachment-informed ideas. Sessions focus on what the person needs now, with exercises and reflections agreed together.

People come to him for many concerns including grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, addictions, eating and sleeping problems, anger, and low self-esteem. He also supports those facing career change, parenting strain, and major life transitions. Joseph has worked with trauma survivors and people living with bipolar disorder during placements and in practice.

In session he aims to make space for honest conversation and to help people find ways to cope between meetings. He prioritises empathy, active listening and practical strategies that fit daily life. Progress is paced to each person’s needs and goals.

Joseph continues professional development through workshops and supervision. He emphasises reducing stigma and improving access to counselling for marginalised communities. People who choose to work with him can expect a collaborative, respectful approach tailored to their situation.

How his approaches shape online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without fighting them, then acting in ways that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships affect current patterns and helps people build healthier ways of relating. It can be helpful for intimacy issues, abandonment concerns and relationship patterns. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and works on small, practical changes to improve mood and functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Joseph will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then suggest ways forward. That decision is made together, and methods can be adjusted as therapy progresses.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone join from a different country when international appointments are agreed. Discuss practical details and session length when you schedule so sessions fit your daily routine.